Nub (Oliva)
Nub Connecticut
Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 3¾ × 54 to 4 × 64.
- Maker
- Nub (Oliva)
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 3¾ × 54 to 4 × 64
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsNub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 40 minutes to 1 hour for a 4-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryNub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut questions
What does Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut taste like?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut made?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut use?
Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: 354 (3¾ × 54), 358 (3¾ × 58), 460 (4 × 60) and 464 Torpedo (4 × 64). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut?
For a 4-inch size, plan on about 40 minutes to 1 hour. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Nub (Oliva) Nub Connecticut?
Cigars with a similar build include Oliva Connecticut Reserve, RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII and Drew Estate ACID Blue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.